Red Wine Marinade

1 c. dry red wine (i used the Cab Sav reviewed here)
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. Italian dressing

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour over steak and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning at least once before grilling.

Ceviche

Warning: Ceviche is basically a raw fish / sushi salad or salsa that is ‘cooked’ chemically in a lime citrus juice. If you have an aversion to raw fish… this is not your huckleberry. Otherwise, enjoy! I first had this as an appetizer at a small place called ‘George’s Bistro’ on the 3rd street promenade [...]

Free The Grapes!

So here’s the scenario… Let’s say that you’re a wine collector with a collection of roughly 500 bottles. You’re moving from California to Tennessee, and obviously did not want to leave a lifetime’s worth in investment behind. Some of the wine in your collection is worth almost $500 a bottle, and your intent was to [...]

Tuna Vera Cruz

Makes 4 servings
3 tablespoons Patron Silver Tequila
1 1.5oz shot glass of Patron Silver Tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 piece (1-inch cube) fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna
lemon and lime wedges
Fresh rosemary sprigs
1) [...]

2006 Beringer White Zinfandel & Chardonnay Blend

This wine is pretty much a staple in our house, as it’s cheap (about $8 a bottle), it’s easy to find in any wine shop, and anytime we’ve bought it, it’s already been chilled for us. the first year we had this wine was 2002, and it was actually a light pink blush. Later blends [...]